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Plum Springs, KY
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Plum Springs, KY
At a Glance
How Plum Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plum Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Plum Springs a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Plum Springs residents earn a median household income of $63,250 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,224. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 186 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plum Springs is $148,200 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,206. Median rent is $992/month, with 16.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Plum Springs reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,730/100K.
Education
15.5% of adults in Plum Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 73.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plum Springs has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.